Inside the marriage of Elaine Chao and Mitch McConnell, a political power couple who met later in life
Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao.Timothy D. Easley/AP Images
- Senator Mitch McConnell and former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao are a GOP power couple.
- Chao has starred in campaign ads defending McConnell's record on women's issues.
- McConnell, 81, was hospitalized Wednesday night after falling at a hotel in Washington, DC.
Mitch McConnell, 81, is the US Senate minority leader and one of the oldest lawmakers in the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.Mark Wilson/Getty Images